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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1908

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2

Man Claimed to Find President for Soldiers to Capture Boston Fugitives

A man calling himself John Coughlin or St Patrick was detained after trying to reach the President with a demand for 1,000 soldiers to hunt Boston fugitives. An empty revolver and notes were found. he was taken to Mineola for confinement as Secret Service investigated the Roosevelt shooting.

Autosil Justice of the Peace Franklyn St. Patrick Coughlin Ine Justice Franklyn Washington Boston Secret Service Charlies Townsend Mineola

Coughlin's Wild Talk In Jail Sparks Roosevelt Visit Claims

John Coughlin, arrested by the President's Secret Service guard at Oyster Bay and jailed in Nassau County, declares he traveled from Walpole to seek justice for a Massachusetts lynching victim named Mother Eve. He asserts no harm toward President Roosevelt and says he plans to present evidence to the President. He claims to be a detective for the Unelected Congress of Massachusetts and describes a long trek to reach Oyster Bay.

New York Times Mineola L. L John Coughlin Secret Service Oyster Bay Ana Nassau Coquary Coughlin Walpole Mass Roosevelt Forest Hills Massachusetts New York Oyster Bay Jack Brennan Brennan Congress Washington York Penn Elmira N. Y Saratoga Saratoga Springs Mornig

May Be Ex Police Inspector In Arrest Case

Boston police ponder the arrest at Sagamore Hill of a man named Coughlin. They suspect he may be William H. Coogan a retired inspector of police. Coogan had shown insanity signs in New York asylum and was once an efficient officer before his retirement following persecution charges against the chief inspector.

New York Times Boston Boston Police Coughlin Sagamore Hill

Tor Charges Not Thought Worthy of Inquiry

A terse note states that certain charges were not considered worthy of inquiry. The brief appears in a legal or administrative context, with no further details available about parties, dates, or governing authority.

Tor

Secret Service reports arrest at Sagamore Hill

Washington dispatch details the arrest of James Coughlin near Sagamore Hill after attempting to reach the President. Wheeler notes Coughlin may be a crank with a past asylum stay but a weapon suggests possible danger. Officers continue inquiries into his history.

New York Times Washington L. C. Wheeler Secret Service Wilkie James Coughlin Sagamore Hill Coughlin Wheeler Boston Mr. Taft Topeka Kan Cranks Taft Mr. Bryan Fairbanks

Cranks Target President Roosevelt Across Years 1904 1908

A chronological list shows numerous incidents where individuals with mental illness or delusions attempted to approach or threaten President Theodore Roosevelt. From 1904 to 1908 arrests occurred in Philadelphia, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, White House, and New Rochelle, with several cases involving forced entries, disruptive behavior, or threats to life.

Guarding the Candidates Amid Presidential Security Talks

Local police will guard Taft and Bryan during campaigns as officials discuss threats after a shot grazed the President near Oyster Bay. Republican and Democratic headquarters await updates while stressing reliance on municipal forces and favoring minimal personal protection for the candidates.

Frank H. Hitchcock Republican National Committee Republican TIMES Hitchcock Mason Metropolitan Tower Oyster Bay Mr. Taft Taft Burton Democratic Bryan

Bryan Unguarded in Chicago

Chicago report notes William J. Bryan arrived without police protection or central office guards. A labor parade review had him under only a worker committee escort to prevent intrusion near Forest Park during labor’s parade events.

New York Times Chicago William J. Bryan Bryan Central Office Forest Par Rivalet Park Labor

Thaw Ordered to Pittsburg for Bankruptcy Hearing

William R. Blair, referee in bankruptcy, orders Harry K. Thaw to appear in Pittsburg on September 11 1908 for examination under bankruptcy acts. O'Mara named trustee with $100000 bail. U.S. Marshal to transport Thaw from Poughkeepsie, with legal questions surrounding his sanity and potential cross jurisdiction issues.

District Court of the United States Western District of Pennsylvania Henry Kendall Thaw Pittsburg W. C. Boyd H. N. Bai William R. Blair Thaw Roger O'Mara Horatio N. Bane Poughkeepsie N. Y Cy Thaw Attrneys Blair

Thaw’s Bid to Attend Pittsburg Hearings in Question

In Poughkeepsie Harry K. Thaw weighed whether to travel to Pittsburg for bankruptcy creditor examinations. Counsel Morschauser said Thaw may not be moved before habeas corpus actions before Justice Mills in White Plains on Sept. 21, and authorities in Albany doubt he will be allowed to leave New York.

New York Times Pittsburg Sept. G William R. Blair Harry K. Thaw Stanford White New York Dutchess County Jardin Thaw Poughkeepsie N. Y Justice Mills Supreme Court White Plains Morschauser Albany Office of State Commission Ferris Mills Commission Chanler Justice Dowling Matteawan Asylum Isaac N. Mills Fane Jerome

Former Chef Starving Seeks Aid at Police Station

A 50 year old homeless man entered the West Thirtieth Street Police Station claiming to be Eugene Bouigot and said he had not eaten in two days. He was sent to the Municipal Lodging House on First Avenue and recalled his past role at Café Martin. Café Martin officials said no chef named Eugene Bourget has worked there for years.

Eugene Bouigot West Thirtieth Street Lieut Ray First Avenue Café Martin Eugene Bourget

Playground Congress Opens With Elite Attendance

The second annual congress of the Playground Association of America opens at 11 a.m. at the American Museum of Natural History. Gov. Hughes and Mayor McClellan head a list of speakers as delegates from major cities arrive to discuss playgrounds for children. The event runs through Saturday with diverse programs, tours, and a grand Folk and National Dances festival at Van Cortlandt Park.

J. Warshaw Playground Association of America American Museum of Nature History Gov. Hughes McClellan Woods Hutchinson J. Hampden Robb W. H. Maxwell New York Public Schools Luther H. Gulick Congress John D. Archbold David H. Greer Norman Hapgood Col George Harvey Seth Low Levi P. Morton P. F. McGowan W. Evert Macy H. A. Metz Helen Miller Gould Henry Parsons Russell Sage Jacob H. Schiff Joseph Silverman Spencer Emanuel Haug Luella A. Palmer George E. Johnson Charles A. McCall Charles Mulford Robinson Amalie Hofer Beulah Kennard Howard Bradstreet Lafayette Talbot C. B. J. Snyder William J. McKiernan Jaxis Robb Bel William H. Maxwell Prof C. Hetherington Joseph ‘Lee Museum de Witt Clinton Park Children’s Farm Eleventh Avenue Fifty-second Street Recreation Pier Public Bath East Twenty-fourth Street Tompkins Square Hamilton Fish Park Seward Park Brooklyn Williamsburg Bridge McLlaughlin Park York Street Newark Manhattan Park New York van Cortlandt Park

Fire In Sweatshop Building Traps Four Workers

A blaze in a sweatshop complex at 544 546 348 blocks raged from the third floor to the roof, inciting an incendiary origin theory by Chief Croker. Rescue teams evacuated workers, many paralyzed by fear, with assistance from Deputy Chief Guerin and crews using ladders and roofs to reach and save occupants.

Sullivan Croker Guerin Cherry Street Beth Israel Hospital Jefferson and Cherry Streets Frank Gouverneur Hospital Water Street West Wing

Eighteen Trapped Saved by Police From Roosevelt Street Fire

Eighteen occupants including women and children were rescued from a five story tenement at 73 Roosevelt Street when a fire trapped them on the fire escape. Four Oak Street patrolmen formed a human chain to pass victims down to the ground as flames gutted the basement. Firefighter Milton Adams was overcome while entering the blaze but survived with aid.

Roosevelt Street Oak Street Milton Adams Hudson Street Hospital Harry Rohrs William Cordyn Harry Jones Fred Finger Sergi. O'Connor Lena Pontonil Ergt. O'Connor Jones Finger O'Connor Condon Hook and Ladder Companies 1 Galvin Faccibenes Joseph Tony Petal Ada Lucie Vitelleri Lieut. Ferguson Kenahan Kelvin

Aged Man Dies in Fourth Floor Fire at Fulton Street

John Tuck, 72, a retired shoe maker, burned to death in a fire likely caused by an overturned alcohol stove on the fourth floor of 740 Fulton Street. Neighbor Mrs. Marie Clapert awoke to his cries as flames engulfed his clothing and melted the metal ceiling. Contractor William Ahearn rushed to help but fled as heat dropped onto him. Tuck’s charred body was found in the front room.

Camille Weidenfeld Wall Street Edward Fisher Roosevelt Weidenfeld Emien Roosevelt Wilkie Fulton ‘Street John Tuck Marie Clapert Tuck William F. Ahearn Adelphi Street Ahearn

Fire traps tenant on roof during Jane Street blaze

A fire at 37 Jane Street damaged a furnished room house worth about 3000 dollars. Tenant William McNulty suffered non life threatening burns to feet legs and arms after climbing to the roof and being rescued by Fireman Matties from Truck 6. Several residents escaped via rear or ground level exits as flames spread on the second and third floors. Mrs Mary Fuller houses twelve rooms and cooperated with fire officials during the incident.

Jane Street William McNulty St. Vincent’s Hospital Mary Fuller McNulty

Fire in Sanitar ium at Dr McCullough’s on West Forty fourth

Fire discovered shortly after 1 am in the private sanitarium of Dr Elida McCullough at 116 West Forty fourth Street. Firemen doubled efforts as occupants were found on all floors above the first. Fire started in a closet under the stairway to the second floor and was confined to that area. the blaze was extinguished in fifteen minutes with trifling damage.

Elida McCullough West Forty-fourth Street Lankford

Urge Harmony in Iowa Over Legislature Deadlock

Des Moines, Sept 7. Republicans seek peace as Iowa legislators prepare to reconvene. Standout and progressive factions clash over delaying or electing a US senator to replace the late William B. Allison. Leaders Hert, Smith, and Hepburn weigh in on advice likely to favor unity for the party ticket.

Des.moines Iowa United States William B. Allison Cummins Ernest E. Hert Council ‘Bluffs Walter Smith W. P. Hepburn

Youth Found Sleeping in Bathtub at Astor House Hotel

Night Watchman William Dawley forced entry on Barclay Street side of the Astor House fourth floor after failed knocks. He pulled a youth from the tub and, claiming to be Walter Thompson, 19, a Philadelphia chauffeur, was held by Patrolman Cronin and later sent to Police Headquarters amid reports of recent hotel robberies and jewelry thefts.

Astor House William Dawley Barclay Street Dawley Cronin Church Street Walter Thompson North Broad Street Philadelphia

Admiral Merrell Retires From Naval War College

Newport Rhode Island September 7 Rear Admiral John P Merrell U S Navy Deputy Chief of Naval Operations and President of the Naval War College and Commandant of the Second District reaches age 62 and retires after forty five years of service He presided over a historic gathering of officers last month and will stay until a successor is appointed It is said Rear Admiral Thomas C McLean may become the next college president

New York Times Newport R. I John P. Merrell U. S Naval War Colleg Ise Merrell Merre Thomas C. McLean Board of Inspection and Survey College

Negro to Support Chafin in Prohibition Campaign

Wesley L. Edwards, a rescued Black man from Springfield Illinois, will back Eugene W. Chafin the Prohibition presidential candidate. He resigned as Secretary of State and will campaign across Chicago and later the Northern States with Chafin, delivering speeches and stumping tours.

Chicago Eugene W. Chafin Prohibition Springfield Wesley L. Edwards Chafin

Keeper at National Zoo to Lose Finger to Rattlesnake Bite

Rodney Rose, keeper at the National Zoo Park, will have the middle finger of his left hand amputated after gangrene set in from a diamond rattlesnake bite. The operation is planned for tomorrow and doctors expect he can leave the hospital early next week.

New York Times Washington Rodney Rose National Zoo Park Rose

Miners Return to Work in Alabama Coal District

Birmingham reports a large restart in the Alabama coal mines as operations resume nationwide. An estimated 10,000 men will have returned to work this week after two months of idleness.

Birmingham Ala Alabama

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